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Natural Diamond Ring 14K White Gold Vintage Marquise shape
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
for the ring is 1.00 carat. Size 7 (can be resized by your jeweler). The top measures 1" x 3/8". The
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Brushed White Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Ring Featuring 7 Round & Baguette Cut Diamonds Totaling 0.20 Carats. Polished
Category

1990s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ring by Spark Creations
By Spark Creations
Located in Litchfield, CT
carats of fine white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). The perfect ring to dress up or down, its classic
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Ring 14 Karat White Gold Pear Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire diamond ring in 14KT white gold. ITEM#: MFI 200-00007 GRAM WEIGHT: 2.77gr GOLD: 14KT white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.86 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, platinum set vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, centering a 1-carat bezel-set old European cut diamond with K-L color and SI-1 clarity. Encircling the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamond Ring Band 14k Gold 1.01 TDW Anniversary Wedding
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
and H color. The total diamond weight for this ring is 1.01 carats. The top of the ring measures 10mm
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1940-1950 Diamond and Green Tourmaline Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
Diamonds total 4.00 carats and are of VS-SI clarity and H color grade. The green Tourmaline is 14 carats
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Diamond Pave Braided Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and sexy ring featuring 5.46 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds pave-set over two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Vintage Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.55 carat diamond and 0.32 carat natural blue sapphire, 18 karat
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Diamond and Yellow Gold White Gold Set Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cluster ring; part of our collection of vintage diamond rings. This fine and impressive vintage diamond
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Vintage 1940s English Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Cert. 3 Ct. Fancy Yellow Pear Shape Rose-Cut Diamond Pink, Blue Diamond Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
brilliant-cut diamonds 0.38 ct., white DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds 0,58 ct. Total carat diamonds : 6.2
Category

2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold...

TIFFANY Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 5.5
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .50 approx. Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. PT950 Condition
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

South Sea Pearl Diamond Retro Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A distinguished 1970s vintage ring featuring a magnificent 43-carat South Sea pearl measuring 18mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold

TIFFANY Co. Platinum Diamond Flower Ring 4.5
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .50 approx. Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. PT950 Condition
Category

2010s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mens Diamond Ring 14k Gold Band 1.15 TDW Rolex Style
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
round brilliant cut diamonds. 7 diamonds in the center and surrounded 16 more diamonds total 1.15 carat
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.80 cts 18KT White Gold Modern Engagement Ring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The focal point of this engagement ring is a dazzling 0.80 carat natural diamonds in a exquisite
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platium Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Art deco diamond platinum and gold ring. Of angular design, the front composed of a rectangular
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 8.30 Carat Diamonds Floral Full Jewelry Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 8.30 Carat Diamonds Floral Full Jewelry Set. The beautiful design of the floral across all
Category

1990s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sugarloaf Sapphire and Diamond Starburst Ring
Located in New York, NY
sapphire center. The sapphire weighs approximately 7 carats and approximately 1 carat of white diamonds.
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold ring with diamond in 18k whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
18K White Gold Ring with 25 Diamond Chips and 7 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds – Approx. 0.70ct Total A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Ring 0.75ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.8 grams. The center diamond is an oval
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 0.81tcw Diamond Floral Ring
Located in New York, NY
carats of diamonds. The diamonds are arranged in a flower-like cluster, radiating brilliance from every
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Flower Ring G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1960s Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k White Gold. The ruby cabochon is 7 carats plus
Category

Vintage 1960s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Ring 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage 14k white gold and diamond ring. Stamped 14k and weighs 2.4 grams. The center
Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

.90 Carat Natural Sapphire with .65ct Double halo Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18kt White gold Natural Earth Mined Sapphire 0.91ct Natural Earth Mined Diamond double halo .65ct
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Journey Ring 0.65ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
brilliant diamonds, with a total carat weight of 0.30. The ring also has seventeen baguette-shaped diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.83 Ctw Diamond Ring Flower Butterfly 18K White Gold Statement Cocktail
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This beautiful estate ring is made in solid 18K White gold and set with genuine diamonds. Two
Category

20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Art Deco Style with 0.88ct Diamonds pear cut Sapphires Platinum Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
A stunning Art Deco-inspired platinum ring, featuring brilliant-cut diamonds and sapphires. This
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Alexander Beverly Hills 1.67ct Multi Color Diamond Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Hills. 1.67 carats total diamond weight. 7 multi color diamonds ranging from approximately fancy deep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Ct Real Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring for Women
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

White Gold Diamond Ring, Circa 1950s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
carat weight of 0.68ctw. Stamped on the inside of the band is 14K. The ring size is 7 and the total
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Russian Pear Cut Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive contemporary Russian 0.75 carat sapphire and 0.68 carat diamond, 14k yellow and white
Category

Late 20th Century Russian Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
sapphire, ruby and diamond. The center of the ring showcases a 1 carat rich blue sapphire with a halo of
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine Diamond Snake Ring 18K White Gold Flexible Band Rose cut Expandable
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Genuine Diamond Snake Ring 18K White Gold Flexible Band Expandable This circa 1980s very unusual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Color: G-J Diamond Clarity: VS2-I1 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.45 carats Total Weight: 7.9 Grams
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moussaieff Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flower Ring
By Moussaieff
Located in Weston, MA
white gold Approximately 15 carats of pink sapphires Approximately 2.11 carats of diamonds The ring size
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21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Ring in White Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Ruby = 0.67 Carat Diamond = 0.50 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold Ring Size: 7* US *It can be resized
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Rose Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver 1/2ct Diamond Scatter Composite Bypass Ring
Located in New York, NY
three composite diamond clusters, sparkling with the promise of forever. A split shank gracefully curves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate

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7 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 7 carat diamond cluster ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 4096 antique edition and 1960 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect 7 carat diamond cluster ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a 7 carat diamond cluster ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by TJD, DGI and Roshe Jewels are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 7 carat diamond cluster ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 7 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring?

On average, a 7 carat diamond cluster ring at 1stDibs sells for $3,534, while they’re typically $204 on the low end and $650,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.